Cider Brined Fried Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups apple cider
1/2 cup salt
4 1/2-5 lbs roasting chickens , cut into pieces
water
2 eggs
2 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 quarts vegetable shortening, for frying

Directions:

In a large bowl, whisk together cider and salt until salt dissolves. Add chicken pieces and enough water to completely submerge and cover the chicken. Let soak 1 hour in the refrigerator. Chicken should be completely submerged in brine.
In a large pot, heat vegetable shortening until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 325 degrees. Line a sheet tray with a wire rack.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cayenne and black pepper. In a paper bag, shake together flour and cornstarch. Drain chicken from brine and dip in batches first in egg mixture then in flour mixture to coat. Set on wire rack to let coating sit for 10 minutes. In 2 batches, fry chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the piece. Remove from oil to drain on paper towel-lined plate.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4608.19 Kcal (19294 kJ)
Calories from fat	3952.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	439.14g	676%
Cholesterol	1581.94mg	527%
Sodium	14598.38mg	608%
Potassium	1491.21mg	32%
Total Carbs	52.71g	18%
Sugars	13.28g	53%
Dietary Fiber	1.88g	8%
Protein	103.3g	207%
Vitamin C	73.2mg	122%
Vitamin A	16.2mg	540%
Iron	27.9mg	155%
Calcium	98.1mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	394.86 Kcal (1653 kJ)
Calories from fat	338.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.63g	676%
Cholesterol	135.55mg	527%
Sodium	1250.89mg	608%
Potassium	127.78mg	32%
Total Carbs	4.52g	18%
Sugars	1.14g	53%
Dietary Fiber	0.16g	8%
Protein	8.85g	207%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	122%
Vitamin A	1.4mg	540%
Iron	2.4mg	155%
Calcium	8.4mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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